Séminaire des doctorants

Three Mathematical Christmas Carol

Europe/Paris
Amphi Schwartz (1R3)

Amphi Schwartz

1R3

Description

Benjamin Massat : "How much Christmas chocolate should you eat to end up with the best?"
Abstract: You're given a box of assorted chocolates for Christmas, and
you want to enjoy them without the regret of missing out on the best
ones. Do you have to eat them all, even if it means ending up with a bad one?
When should you stop to ensure ending up with one of the best?

 

Benjamin Haouin : "Santa Claus wants to eat all the elves."
Abstract: Santa had a burn-out and wants to eat all the elves who
can't guess the color of their hat. Can you, with the help of your
teammate the axiom of choice, save almost all of them? 

 

Louis Chataigner : "Jingle Bell Rush: Optimizing Santa's Route."
Abstract: Every year, Santa shoulders the responsibility of traversing the world to leave gifts in each household, all in just one night. We definitely need to... optimize! Can we assist Santa in finding the shortest possible route, ideally before the 24th?